Balvidine 5% Solution is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Balvidine 5% Solution is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Balvidine 5% Solution safe for pregnant women?
Balvidine may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Balvidine, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Balvidine 5% Solution safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Balvidine. If you see any side effects, stop taking Balvidine immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Balvidine again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Balvidine 5% Solution on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Balvidine on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Balvidine 5% Solution on the Liver?
Balvidine does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Balvidine 5% Solution on the Heart?
Using Balvidine does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Balvidine 5% Solution should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Balvidine 5% Solution unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Balvidine 5% Solution habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Balvidine 5% Solution has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Balvidine 5% Solution does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Balvidine 5% Solution only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Balvidine 5% Solution cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Balvidine 5% Solution
You can take Balvidine 5% Solution with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Balvidine 5% Solution
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Balvidine 5% Solution with alcohol will be.
Yes, Balvidine is used for open wounds since last few decades. It remains a favorite agent for use as an antiseptic and as a wound-healing agent because of its safety, tolerability, and efficacy. Balvidine has a broad spectrum of activity, has reduced cell toxicity, low incidence of resistance has anti-inflammatory property, and is able to penetrate biofilms (cluster of microorganisms attached to the cell surface).
Yes, in rare instances, Balvidine may cause allergy. It could be manifested as a rash, an itch, a swelling around the mouth, on lips, tongue or throat, wheezing, sneezing, etc. If you develop any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor immediately.
Yes, Balvidine kills bacteria. It exerts its bactericidal effect by invading the cell wall of the bacteria and killing its DNA and denaturing the enzymes.
Balvidine is used as an antiseptic and a disinfectant. It is used for the treatment of contaminated wounds, pre-operative preparation of mucous membranes and skin and disinfection of the equipment. Balvidine is also available as a sterile solution for prepping eyelids, cheek and brows and ocular region irrigation (cleansing of eyes).
Yes, there have been reports of Balvidine causing acute kidney injury. Balvidine is widely used as an antiseptic and as a preoperative and postoperative surgical scrub. Its main moiety is iodine which is effective against yeast, fungi, bacteria, and protozoans. However, it is also known to cause toxicity, resulting in acute kidney injury in a person who ingested it, in people in whom it has been used topically, etc.
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